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SAN RAFAEL vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Rafael, California vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
22.8%
cheaper
than San Rafael, California.
You would need a salary of
$131,214
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
cheaper
than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Seattle
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to San Rafael, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
31.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
29.3% lower
Commute
15.8% higher
Health
19.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.4% lower
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